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.To name my "Grand Old Dame."But you, my bloggy partnersGave her much more than a name,You gave her a poignantstoryAnd one sweet hour of fame.

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And Woody Says - - -

Woody Paige puts fun and witty sayings on his chalk board on the ESPN show, "Around the Horn"

Here are my faves from Paige:

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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From Kyooty and Lori R at "Altered Glass"

From Vivienne at "The V Spot"

From Grace at "Growing Old With Grace, Lynn at "It's a July Thing", and Joycee at "Granny Mountain"

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Stars In This Teacher's Crown - - -

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Over my ten years at Lakeview Christian School some of my students, for one reason or another, have chosen to leave our school to attend one of the bigger city or county High Schools.

Each spring Marion High School has a banquet to recognize their honor students. Each honor student invites two of their former teachers to attend the banquet with them. During the program when the student is called forward, their parents and two teachers accompany them.

This year three of those seniors asked me to come stand with them for this lovely event. (One of them ended up not being able to attend, so she will not be pictured here.)

This is why we teach - to have some measure of influence in the lives of our students. And those students that "get it" are the stars - - - they are stars in our teacher crowns.

AneeshI was Aneesh's 6th and 7th grade science teacher.I have never had a student like him.He came into my classroom every dayReady to SOAK up learning.He made me a better teacher.I'm getting tears in my eyes justThinking of the joy it was to be his teacher.Thank you Aneesh,You have enrichened my life.

Aneesh's proud parents,Salil and Monika

ChristineI was Christine's Science teacherFor five years, 6th - 10th grade.I was truly surprised when ChristineIncluded me as one of her two favorite teachers.Christine was alwaysA diligent and cheerful student,But I didn't realize she counted meAs a valuable influence in her life.Thank you, ChristineFor bestowing this greatHonor upon me.

You certainly have a teacher's heart. Your students are fortunate to have you, and this is proof that some of the students recognized the gift you've been to them. Congratulations to both students and teachers.

Keri - yes, this is my tenth year there which means it is also our tenth year of having Gomer and Fuzzie. :-)

Nancy - thank you!!

Kirby - I think the reason I was surprised about Christine is that while Aneesh is very effervescent and told me all along that I was his "favorite teacher ever," Christine was quiet and never said a thing about it.

Cindy - Yes, if you live with a teacher you do understand our hearts!!!

Drew is just in kindergarten, but I cannot tell you how much I value good quality teachers who care. We have been sooo blessed to have wonderful teachers for preschool and kindergarten-which has made him LOVE school and learning. I have friends whose children have not been that lucky, and it's made such a difference in their attitude of school.

What I'm trying to say is CONGRATS Keetha! I can tell you love your job and your students. We need more Keetha's in our school systems! :) If you ever move to Ohio....

This is so awesome, Keetha !I had to show this to Doug !Aneesh was one of his favorites when he coached. Aneesh & Amit saw Doug just the other day & come right up to him to chat, calling him "Coach". They are such great kids. Kudos to you !